City of Cranbrook Councillor Lynnette Wray has announced she will seek the mayor’s chair in this October’s municipal election. “After much thought and reflection, and…
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COTR welcomes new Director of Workforce Development
College of the Rockies (COTR) Vice President Academic Robin Hicks is pleased to announce Chad Flinn as the new Director for Workforce Development. Within this…
Minister of State Brittny Anderson meets with council
As part of her visit through the region, Kootenay Central MLA Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities, made a stop…
No injuries in derailment near Elkford
On January 13, at approximately 8:51 a.m., Elk Valley Regional RCMP, at the request of CPKC Police, attended to the 1500 block of Fording River…
Unfounded weapons complaint at mall
On January 13, at 4:30 p.m., Cranbrook RCMP received a report of a two males with guns entering the Tamarack Mall at 1500 Cranbrook Street…
Snow hauling underway in Kimberley
Over the next few days, City of Kimberley crews will be hauling snow from key areas. Today, Wednesday, January 14, work will begin at 4:30…
Road Safety Risk Assessments workshop Jan. 28
Road Safety at Work is hosting RiskCheck: Conducting Road Safety Risk Assessments workshop on January 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. This workshop shows you…
RDEK updates Pest Management Plan
The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) currently has a Mosquito Control Service in the Skookumchuck, Ta Ta Creek, and Wasa area and it has…
Input sought on proposed hunting regulation updates
Feedback invited on proposed 2026-28 hunting, trapping regulations All people in B.C. are invited to give input on proposed updates to hunting and trapping regulations…
Eddie Mountain clubs busy at trade deadline
Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL) general managers were busy making moves to improve their rosters leading up to the Jan. 10 deadline, including all…